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Theresa May remains in office and just about in power, so the debate goes on about her prospective Brexit deal. Should businesses endorse her plan — staving off the prospect of a messy no-deal exit next March? Or will it end up creating further uncertainty and limiting investment?

The former business secretary and leader of the Liberal Democrats, on the other hand, says the deal leaves all of the key questions unanswered. He thinks that the transition period will create another cliff edge in a couple of years. Instead, Cable argues businesses should say no and back a “People’s Vote"

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